Donation Opportunities
at Stephens Lake Park

Stephens Lake Park is a 116-acre park located near
the center of Columbia, complete with a swimming
and
fishing lake, picnic shelters, playgrounds, boardwalk,
climate-controlled indoor shelter, hard surface
trails,
and arboretum features.

This
park has become one of the most popular
and attractive parks in the area. Because of
the distinctive features at the park and its
prominence in the community, Stephens Lake Park
offers unique possibilities for donations. Visit
the quick links below.

Single Table Picnic Shelters

Donate a single table picnic shelter for $2,500 and have your name, your organization, or the name of a loved one prominently displayed on a 8.5" x 11" zinc plaque fastened to the support post. Donors get to choose the wording for their plaques.

There are six single table shelters available for donation. Choose a location number from the map below, fill out a donation form, send the completed form along with your payment to the address on the order form.

Locations

1. Available

4. Sold

2. Sold

5. Sold

3. Available

6. Available

Memorial/Heritage Trees

Individual
Trees

Individuals or groups
may donate single trees at Stephens lake Park.
The cost of the tree program is $250 per tree.
This includes the tree, plaque and continued
maintenance of the tree. After the tree is planted,
the donor will receive a certificate and map
of the planting location for each tree.

Selection of tree species and locations will
be chosen by the Parks and Recreation Natural
Resources staff in cooperation with the individuals
or group donating the tree to ensure this gift
will be a long lasting tribute or memorial.

Tree Collections

One of the more unique features of Stephens Lake
Park is the plan for an arboretum. The long-range
master plan includes tree collections throughout the
Stephens Lake Park, primarily concentrated on the
eastern side. The opportunity exists to donate complete
collections. Please contact the Parks & Recreation
Department @ 573-874-7201 for more information.